“Before Monarch, Matt struggled with his disability of autism. It kept him from interaction with others. The sensory issues – touch, smell and hearing – were all oversensitive. Often, he lost control and acted out in ways that were inappropriate. Autism controlled Matt. Today, through Monarch, he is a different boy. He is social and enjoys life. When he becomes overwhelmed, he knows how to deal with it independently using the coping skills that he has been taught there. Most importantly, he is happy with himself. He still has autism, but he controls it. That is the difference between yesterday and today.”  – The Elias Family